RE: Truck suggestions?
I have a 2001 FordSupercrew that I have driven for six yrs. Not one problem other than replacing one bushing in the front end. Truck now has 147,000 miles and I would drive it anywhere. It has great towing, plenty of room for the family, and if I drive it sensibly on the road, it gets 20mi per gallon. It has the 5.4 V-8. Best vehicle I have ever owned. If there could be an improvement, I would say that I wished they made it with a longer bed but that's about it.
Blessings.....Pastorjim